Starters Vocabulary Worksheets (Pre-A1)
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About Starters vocabulary worksheets
Cambridge Starters (pre-A1) is built on a word list of everyday words children can see and handle: animals, the body, clothes, colors, family, food, the home, school objects, toys, numbers to 20 and simple action verbs. These worksheets cover the list topic by topic, so you can match them to your coursebook unit.
Tasks are picture-led: labeling, matching words to pictures, coloring by instruction, finding objects in a scene, odd one out and simple crosswords with picture clues. Spelling tasks use short, familiar words, which reflects the Starters Reading and Writing paper, where children copy and spell simple words.
Every sheet has an answer key. Print on A4 or US Letter, save as PDF, or share a class link that children open on a tablet without an account.
Teaching tips: Starters vocabulary worksheets
- Use color-by-instruction sheets as listening practice: say 'Color the cat under the table blue' rather than writing the instruction.
- Sort topic words into groups with picture cards before learners complete a labeling sheet.
- Recycle each topic with a flashcard game at the start of the next lesson.
- Ask children to add one drawing of their own to each sheet and tell a partner the word.
Questions teachers ask
Where can I find the Starters word list?
Cambridge publishes it in the Young Learners handbook. Our Starters worksheets are built on the same list and grouped by topic.
Do Starters learners need to spell words?
Only a few short words. In the exam, children write single words for pictures, usually with the letters jumbled or the first letter given.
Can I use the Starters sheets with older beginners?
They work for any beginner who needs basic words, but the images and topics are chosen for young children. Older beginners may prefer the A1 page.